Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Neurodevelopmental (NDD) Specialist to provide clinical expertise and leadership. This is an exciting time for our NDD service at the Newberry Child Development Centre, as we significantly expand our team to be able to deliver our newly launched Neurodevelopmental assessment pathways. This role will involve the assessment and diagnosis of children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, including Autism and ADHD.

The post holder will also act as a senior member of the clinical team, alongside the clinical leads, in assisting with shaping, embedding and leading a high-quality, timely and equitable NDD assessment service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health care professional passionate about making a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, autonomous professional who wants to work in a fast paced, innovative and evidence-based field of practice, this could be the ideal role for you.

Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the Neurodevelopmental pathway, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
• Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of NDD assessment and diagnostic pathways.
• Work collaboratively with Paediatricians, Psychologists, Therapists, education and other external stakeholders to ensure integrated care.
• Offer clinical expertise, and provide senior oversight, case discussion and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service planning, workforce development, performance monitoring and quality improvement.
• Support a culture of compassionate, family-centred and neuro-affirming practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Neurodevelopmental practitioner passionate about making a meaningful difference to neurodiverse children and young people.

About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 177-ELEC-8337367
Closing date: 16 November 2026

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing
• Current HCPC or NMC Registration
• Relevant clinical courses in the field of Autism / Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Registered member of specialist college e.g. RCOT, RCSLT

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Membership of relevant specialist group e.g. Children and Young People Specialist Section

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience of working within the speciality of Neurodevelopmental disorders, across a range of different settings.
• Evidence of post graduate training in the specialism e.g. Sensory integration, PECS, Elklan, Developmental Trauma and Attachment.
• Trained to clinical reliability in administering the ADOS 2
• Knowledge of strategies used to support children and young people with Neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children.
• Experience of supervising and supporting junior colleagues, students and volunteers.

Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential

• Communication skills including empathy, motivational and assertiveness skills. Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner, organising, prioritising and delegating workloads as appropriate
• Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service
• Ability to teach / train and motivate others
• Experience of engaging in and delivering clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Newberry Child Development Centre, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact
Clinical Leads Michele Hall and Claire Dowe
michele.hall@jpaget.nhs.uk
01493442322

Please see the Job description and person specification that accompanies this advert for further details.